Alexander McQueen – A loss of more than talent
Like many people today, I learned that Alexander McQueen was found dead in his home this morning.
I was surprised to be upset by this news.
I have more than a passing interest in fashion, but in terms of what’s ‘in fashion’, I am like most – oblivious. The world of Haute Couture and high end trends are largely unknown to me. Save for the work of this man.
From his expert knowledge of how to cut fabric, nurtured on Savile Row, to his directional ideas about silhouette, he was a great. His clothes were full of references. Whether influenced by 50′s starlets or the Victorian gentry, he could mould his creations it in to something new.
Alexander McQueen (Lee to his friends) was a master at his craft. His ability to combine fabrics in intricately detailed form and his eye for colour, texture and pattern set him apart.
His collections were always so beautifully crafted.
His work has always stood head and shoulders above the rest – at least in my opinion.
So I guess that’s why his death upset me, because today I lost a hero.
More of his amazing work.
One last thing. The most loved thing in my wardrobe is a leather jacket designed by the man himself. It’s a jacket that makes me welcome in the colder months, just so I can wear it.
Thank you Alexander McQueen. Or can I call you Lee?
Alexander McQueen – A loss of more than talent: http://bit.ly/bAArGw
RT @patrickfksmith: Alexander McQueen – A loss of more than talent: http://bit.ly/bAArGw
R.I.P. Alexander McQueen. His exquisite, unusual, classy fashions: http://short.to/170do
I burst into tears at the end of this. Thank you for this beautiful post, Patrick, and thank you for coming to my blog and telling me about it.
In fact I’m going to link it on the top of my sidebar, if you don’t mind.
beautiful post. my only designer bag is a mcqueen… i totally sympathize with how you feel. xx
that’s a beautiful compilation of images and a moving tribute.gone too soon,RIP :’(
This is the most touching and lovely tribute to McQueen that I have read. (Saw your link on my sweet friend Jill’s blog StreetStyleLondon.)
I, too, was surprised at how much his death affected me. His referential, more avant garde work is hauntingly beautiful, and I’ve been such a fan of his vision and talent- and now, a rather sad fan.
R.I.P Alexander… you will be missed.
This is one of the loveliest tributes to Mr. McQueen that I’ve read. Thank you. When I went through your photos, I was reminded again just how bloody brilliant this man was. That the world has lost so soon such a visionary, such a creative mind, saddens me deeply.
Extremely touching. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you all so much for your comments.
Finding the right images for this post took so long, as it was hard to narrow the selection down. It makes me sad that it took his death to make me research him more than ever before. Something I won’t hold back on in the future with the people that truly inspire me.
@Jill – I’m so glad that what I am writing reaches out to others. I have read all of your posts on http://streetstylelondon.blogspot.com/ and really think you sum up the experience for me.
@ http://styleodyssey.blogspot.com/ – I agree about his more Avant Garde work – always with a tone that was distinctly his.
@ http://photodiarist.typepad.com/ – Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for your words. You have a beautiful blog: I look forward to reading more of the posts.
I see your name is Patrick. So thanks, Patrick. Lovely tribute. I got here through Streetstylelondon. Its nice to see other people feels the same way. Cuz sometimes I feel quite stupid being so sad for the death of ppl I would have never met. The first time was in July, 1997. I was 9 or 10, and I thought ‘so..since today nothing will ever come out of Gianni Versace’s mind? all that he could have created is already done and seen? ‘
I felt so sad. Even worse i feel in Feb, 2010..
Liked your final line too. I feel like i can’t call him Lee, like Im not entitled to
Hi,
Great tribute to an immensely talented person.
The images you chose are fantastic.
So great that he was able to stick to his vision.
So sad that he is gone so soon.
RIP Mr. McQueen
Dear Patrick,
this is a very, very beautiful tribute.
This loss is leaving me still kind of speechless, like I was under kind of a shock.
I wasn’t able to “say” more than
he will be missed.
Sofie
PS. A very beautiful collage!!!!
The best Alexander McQueen tribute I've seen thus far! I'm in tears! http://tiny.cc/wjFvy